ACCEPTANCE RATE
66.5%
More selective than 55% of listed universities.
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Public University
University of Alaska Anchorage
The University of Alaska Anchorage is a public four-year institution in Anchorage offering over 100 academic programs. With an acceptance rate of 66.5% and a diverse campus life, UAA prepares students to make an impact in Alaska and beyond.
Anchorage, AKcity, large
66.5%ACCEPTANCE
$13,931AVG NET PRICE
28%GRAD RATE
10.8KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
University of Alaska Anchorage Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
The University of Alaska Anchorage serves as the flagship campus for the University of Alaska system, providing degree and certificate programs closely aligned with regional workforce needs. The institution supports students at every stage of their educational journey through its main campus and a network of community colleges across the state.
UAA maintains a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and offers $47 million in scholarships and grants to help ensure affordability for its student body. The campus fosters a strong sense of community through over 50 clubs and organizations while maintaining an academic environment focused on practical application.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Settingcity, large
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Applicants may apply as first-year students, transfer students, international students, or military personnel among other categories. The university reported an acceptance rate of 66.5% based on 4,277 applicants for the recent cycle. Prospective students can explore various pathways including dual enrollment programs and postbaccalaureate certificates.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$7,566/yr
Out-of-state: $21,693/yr. Alaska residents pay roughly 65% less.
Net price by income band
$11,436$0–$30,000
$11,993$30,001–$48,000
$13,543$48,001–$75,000
$18,947$75,001–$110,000
$19,563$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$13,931/yr
▲ 9% since 2020-2145% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $6,244.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
UAA offers more than 100 academic programs designed to meet Alaska's workforce needs while providing a broad range of educational options. The campus features specialized facilities such as science, computer, and career technical labs alongside modern classrooms and an art gallery for student shows.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
6-year graduation rate
28%
▲ 1 pts since 2016
First-year retention
72%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
52
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.15.9%
Business Administration and Management, General.6.8%
Psychology, General.6.1%
Biological and Physical Sciences.4.5%
Public Health, General.4.5%
Social Work.3.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
996
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city, large
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$51,871
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
80.6%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
73.6%
73.6% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Alaska Anchorage.